Your guide to 39th, KC’s funnest street!
Essentials
Where to find groceries, gas, medical care, and pharmacy, round the clock.
The University of Kansas Hospital
4000 Cambridge StFirst rate medical care is four blocks away.
Marsh's Sun Fresh Market
4001 Mill StWalgreens
3845 Broadway StQuikTrip
1201 Westport RoadParks & Nature
Our gem in the midtown, the park's landscape has been lovingly restored to its early 20th century glory and it's become a recreational hub for the neighborhoods it serves. Check out the Rozarks urban hiking trails!
18 locals recommend
Roanoke Park
Our gem in the midtown, the park's landscape has been lovingly restored to its early 20th century glory and it's become a recreational hub for the neighborhoods it serves. Check out the Rozarks urban hiking trails!
1.25-mile running trail, tennis courts, an immaculate rose garden, and easy proximity to the Plaza and Brookside neighborhoods make Loose Park our central park.
213 locals recommend
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall Rd1.25-mile running trail, tennis courts, an immaculate rose garden, and easy proximity to the Plaza and Brookside neighborhoods make Loose Park our central park.
Food Scene
d'Bronx
3904 Bell StSubs and pizzas - no one does 'em better. Another local institution.
IHOP
10000 E State Rte 350I hop, you hop, we all hop to IHOP!
We've lived here 19 years and every now and then we'd wonder when someone would start selling the kind of bagels we remember fondly from Chicago and New York. IT HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!! Run by a Jersey boy and his wife, Meshuggah opened to long lines in March 2016. Closed Mondays.
27 locals recommend
Meshuggah Bagels
1208 W 39th StWe've lived here 19 years and every now and then we'd wonder when someone would start selling the kind of bagels we remember fondly from Chicago and New York. IT HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!! Run by a Jersey boy and his wife, Meshuggah opened to long lines in March 2016. Closed Mondays.
If it weren't for Q39 this would be 39th Street's hottest eatery. Located in a crummy old storefront about 300 steps from our house, it's rocketed to the top of the Yelp ratings and is usually full.
22 locals recommend
Bob Wasabi Kitchen
1726 W 39th StIf it weren't for Q39 this would be 39th Street's hottest eatery. Located in a crummy old storefront about 300 steps from our house, it's rocketed to the top of the Yelp ratings and is usually full.
Vietnam Cafe
522 Campbell StPopular longtime favorite of the KU Med Center crowd.
Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings
1803 W 39th StNoodle shop noted for its bowls and bubble teas.
Mud Pie Vegan Bakery & Coffeehouse
1615 W 39th StArts & Culture
When we travel we often like to pop in to the local library to chill and use the wifi. The Plaza Branch has that, plus a fabulous location and an espresso bar - and yes, you can take your drinks in!
11 locals recommend
Kansas City Public Library: Plaza Branch
4801 Main StWhen we travel we often like to pop in to the local library to chill and use the wifi. The Plaza Branch has that, plus a fabulous location and an espresso bar - and yes, you can take your drinks in!
The heart of the Crossroads Arts District, which is THE place to be the first Friday of the month.
Belger Arts Center
2100 Walnut StThe heart of the Crossroads Arts District, which is THE place to be the first Friday of the month.
Prospero's Books
1800 W 39th StShopping
Since 1922 the Plaza has been the gold standard for American retail. Also home to some of the city's best upscale restaurants and the affordable Classic Cup.
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdSince 1922 the Plaza has been the gold standard for American retail. Also home to some of the city's best upscale restaurants and the affordable Classic Cup.
Proceeds go to support great local causes in KC. The proprietors are experienced retailers who wanted to merge style with philanthropy.
7 locals recommend
Do Good Co.
413 E 18th StProceeds go to support great local causes in KC. The proprietors are experienced retailers who wanted to merge style with philanthropy.
Getting Around
Generally people rent from the airport for the price and because the airport's so far from everything else. But we do have an Enterprise and Avis on Main Street about 2 miles away.
21 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3543 Main StGenerally people rent from the airport for the price and because the airport's so far from everything else. But we do have an Enterprise and Avis on Main Street about 2 miles away.